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Reel Passion
Powercat "Reel Passion" is an extremely spacious, out and out fishing machine and is one of very few boats with a total coastal survey, allowing a range of up to 150 miles offshore anywhere around the coast of New Zealand.
Its wide reaching sonar proves a real advantage in locating fish.
48 Marlin captured during the 2004 season.
58 Marlin captured, including a 724lbs Black Marlin , during 2005 season.
Winner of four tournaments in a row.
Heaviest Pacific Blue marlin. 1,005 lb a New Zealand record.
Junior world record Big Eye Tuna, 233lbs, taking 5 classes in the prestigious Nationals Tournament.
Giant Bluefin Tuna targeted, Winter 2007.....36 caught!!
56 Marlin caught 2010 inc 4 Blues, 2 Blacks also 2 Broadbill and 220lb Big Eye Tuna.
Continued tournament successes.
Your skipper: Mark Hoare
Captain Mark has many years experience as skipper and now acts as owner/skipper.
His growing reputation and consistent catch rate continue to impress.
Fishing available:
- Game fishing
- Other saltwater fishing
| Sole charter day rate | From NZ$2,975.00 |
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| Live aboard rate | NZ$50.00 per day |
| Additional information | |
Regular trips to the Three Kings Islands Game fishing Feb to May from Whangaroa Winter Broadbill Swordfish trips also available from Auckland Opperates out of Gulf Harbour Auckland May thru Jan |
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| Length | 50 feet |
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| Speed | 18 knots |
| Crew | 3 |
| Tackle | Sponsored & supplied by Okuma |
| Electronics | Full electronics including the latest sonar which can scan up to 1200 metres around the boat to find bait schools. |
| Day capacity | 6 |
| Night capacity | 6 |
Locations
- Bay of Islands
- In the Bay of Islands you can find thrilling adventure or perfect peace. The unbelievable natural beauty, amazing beaches and a host of islands make for an idyllic aquatic playground and ultimate retreat.
- Whangaroa
- “A Singular and Beautifully Romantic Place” with unspoilt magnificent scenery, beautiful quiet beaches and a fascinating history. Regarded as the marlin capital of New Zealand.
- Houhora
- Houhora is situated 40kms north of Kaitaia and approximately four and a half hours drive from Auckland. It is renowned for its beautiful beaches, fishing, diving and anything else related to the water.
- Auckland
- Auckland, the ‘City of Sails’ and the largest city in New Zealand, is the base for sailing the magnificent Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel Peninsular. Between the two, there are 1500 miles of coastline to explore on a chartered vessel.
- Three Kings Islands
- Famous rugged offshore destination, renowned for game fishing and also extra large bottom dwelling species.